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    TaraTeaspoon ยป Recipes ยป Cuisine

    Italian Inspired Recipes

    Italian food has always been a favorite cuisine. The combination of olive oil, fresh tomatoes, and pungent garlic and cheese really hits the spot.

    You’ll find plenty of hearty and flavorful Italian dishes with vegetables like Eggplant Tomato Pasta and Panzanella Salad Recipe with Artichokes. They're delicious with a side of fresh bread.

    This section also includes some of the best Italian pasta recipes like Sausage Stuffed Shells and Parmesan Mushroom Gnocchi, perfect for weeknights or entertaining.

    And don't miss my collection of the best pesto sauce recipes like Sun Dried Tomato Pesto, Classic Pesto, and Arugula Hazelnut Pesto. These versatile sauces will elevate any pasta, salad, or sandwich.

    All Italian Inspired Dishes

    • Roasted Tomato and Eggplant Bisque in copper pot
      Roasted Tomato and Eggplant Bisque
    • A baking dish filled with stuffed shells.
      Beef and Ricotta Stuffed Shells
    • Pesto and red pepper meatballs in cast iron skillet
      Pesto and Red Pepper Italian Meatballs
    • feature image of caprese focaccia cut into portions on a cutting board.
      Caprese Focaccia
    • square feature for risotto with basil and tomatoes
      Creamy Tomato Risotto
    • herbed vegetable pasta with artichokes mixed in salad bowl
      Herbed Vegetable Pasta with Artichokes
    • Classic Pesto in the bowl of food processer
      Classic Pesto
    • Italian Tomato and Eggplant Skillet Pasta in white bowl
      Eggplant Tomato Pasta
    • pesto pasta with lemon ricotta in white bowl on white background.
      Pesto and Ricotta Pasta
    • Neapolitan pizza dough baked feature
      No-Fail Neapolitan Pizza Recipe
    • pepper beef kabobs with pasta on plate feature image
      Pesto & Pepper Beef Kabobs On The Grill (Steak Kebabs)
    • close up of panzanella with tomatoes and artichokes
      Best Panzanella Salad Recipe with Artichokes
    • ooni pizza oven with pizza
      Real Neapolitan Pizza At Home
    • close up of cooked pesto lasagna on plate
      Sausage Lasagna with Pesto
    • Italian peas and ham pasta close up
      Ham and Pea Pasta with Parmesan Cream
    • Pasta with tomatoes, bacon and yellow squash in white bowl
      Pasta With Bacon, Tomato and Yellow Squash
    • Grilled Italian Bunless Burger Salad recipe image
      Grilled Italian Bunless Burgers
    • feature image Italian Potato salad
      Italian Potato Salad with Balsamic Vinegar
    • Close up of Spring Green Risotto
      Spring Green Risotto
    • Close up image of Spaghetti Squash and Meatballs
      Spaghetti Squash and Meatballs
    • Close up of Squash and Pancetta pasta in white serving bowl
      Easy Squash And Pancetta Pasta
    • A delicious open face meatball sub on a cutting board
      Open-Faced Meatball Sub
    • Easy Sausage Stuffed Shells in small metal wok pan with handles
      Easy Sausage Stuffed Shells
    • Alfredo Veggie Stromboli with slices and a knife on parchment
      Alfredo Veggie Stromboli
    • Close up of Easy Parmesan Mushroom Gnocchi
      Easy Parmesan Mushroom Gnocchi
    • Close up of Potato Herb Flatbread on wood surface
      Shortcut Potato Herb Flatbread
    • Eggplant and mozzarella panini in parchment
      Easy Mozzarella and Eggplant Panini
    • Sun Dried Tomato Pesto in white bowl on white surface
      Sun Dried Tomato Pesto
    • Close up image of dollop of Arugula Hazelnut Pesto on spoon
      Arugula Hazelnut Pesto
    • pistachio pesto pasta over head photo
      Pistachio Pesto Pasta

    Hi, I'm Tara Teaspoon!

    Iโ€™ve been sharing my original ideas for years. What began as a passion, turned into a publishing career as Food Editor at Martha Stewart Living and Ladiesโ€™ Home Journal magazines.

    Now I write cookbooks, and share delicious recipes and expert cooking tips with you here! Thanks for stopping by Tara Teaspoon!

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